Material that provides a first-hand account of a subject or event. Examples include diaries, photographs, interviews, and original research studies. Sometimes referred to as original sources or source material.
Below are themed groupings of select databases available through WU Libraries. To find additional collections, check the A-Z Database List or check the Research Guides for specific subject areas of interest.
A selected listing of primary source collections available through WU. To find additional collections, check the A-Z Database List or check the Research Guides for specific subject areas of interest.
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To search for primary sources, include "sources" as a subject keyword in Advanced Search. For letters, include "correspondence". For diaries, include "diaries".
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